Abstract
Austempered ductile iron (ADI) is finding an ever increasing worldwide market in the automotive and other sectors. It offers a range of mechanical properties superior to those of other cast irons, and shows excellent economic competitiveness with steels and aluminium alloys. The aim of the present research is to develop a generic model that will enable the producers of ADI to optimise their product in terms of microstructure and mechanical properties, hence minimising the need for expensive and exhaustive experimental trials and reducing alloy development lead times.
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